12/06/2021 BOARD OF SELECTMEN Minutes

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Mashpee Select Board Minutes T)ecemher h_ 2021 APPOINTMENTS & HEARINGS Public Hearing: Great Neck Road North and Route 130 Intersection Proposed Roundabout: (continued) It was noted the project in the absence of summer and winter work would most likely take two seasons. The Select Board recognized the adjacent properties and prioritized providing uninterrupted access the facilities and homes during construction. It was agreed the work at this area would begin first. This would allow the businesses to remain open during construction supporting the maintenance of their customer base adding signage for accessibility. Brian Weeden commented on the history of the Town of Mashpee recognizing the work as proposed lies within the Historical District. Historic figures in the Town of Mashpee including Jan Hendricks and Frank Hicks resided in this area. The open space area adjacent to the Mashpee Town Hall is also archeologically sensitive. It was recommended the Historic District Commission review the project before it advances forward. Mr, Weeden also indicated the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe and the Town of Mashpee should be working sovereign to sovereign since the entities have shared the same community for the past 400 years. There was a question regarding this project as it relates to plans to improve the Mashpee Rotary as improvements tend to allow more people to intersect. This may create further traffic problems. In considering the two intersections Mary Waygan recommended the Town announce the changes as soon as possible and continue to do so to alert traffic and tractor trailers that traverse on Great Neck Road South to Route 130. With regards to the archeologically sensitive property Tom Fudala states if the Town eliminates the bypass/speedway, there would be no encroachment on the open space property. It was disclosed that additional public hearings would be held to further review this matter. Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to close the Public Hearing. Motion seconded by Selectman Cotton. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none Motion made by Selectman Gottlieb to request the DPW and Town Manager's Office to modify the design of the proposed roundabout taking into consideration the comments received. Motion seconded by Selectman O'Hara. VOTE: Unanimous. 5-0. Roll Call Vote: Selectman Sherman, yes Selectman Weeden, yes Selectman Gottlieb, yes Selectman Cotton, yes Selectman O'Hara, yes Opposed, none